Tafta home residents enjoy festive fun [Pics]

Tafta residents were treated to holiday fun, after the Robin Hood Foundation brought their Bless A Granny and Grandpa project to the home.

December 17, 2025

Dillon Pillay 2 minutes read

Gwen Gilbert, Hillary Wridgway, Dulcie Marnce, Sanet Meyer, Vincent Braithwaite, Suzie Stone, Brian Stone and Lily Parker spreading the fun at the Tafta John Dunn home. Photos: Dillon Pillay.

THE Robin Hood Foundation spread Christmas cheer and kindness to The Association for the Aged (Tafta) John Dunn Home during their Bless A Granny and Grandpa project on December 10. The event aimed to remind the elderly that they are loved and not forgotten.

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Kemmy Leigh Moodley, a spokesperson for Tafta, said that the joining of the two NPOs is the embodiment of compassion.

“The partnership of two non-profit organisations committed to bringing joy, belonging and care for older persons has highlighted the extraordinary power of community-led kindness,” she said.

The Robin Hood Foundation

Robin Hood Foundation's Charlotte Edgar helps hand out Christmas gift's to the residents. — Robin Hood Foundation’s Charlotte Edgar helps hand out Christmas gift’s to the residents.

Charlotte Edgar, the Robin Hood Foundation co-ordinator, said Robin Hood Foundation is project-based and fully donation-driven.

“The foundation was birthed when founder, Cindy Norcott, had an excess of baby clothes after the birth of her daughter and decided to give them to mothers in need. That act sparked what would become the ongoing blessing love the babies project and eventually a suite of eight to 10 projects serving children, new mothers, schools, people with disabilities and the elderly,” said Edgar.

Tafta's resident centenarian Dulcie Marnce enjoys some conversations with SPAR's Sanet Meyer. — Tafta’s resident centenarian Dulcie Marnce enjoys some conversations with SPAR’s Sanet Meyer.

For at least a decade, the foundation has visited John Dunn Home as part of its Bless A Granny and Grandpa project, which runs annually from October through to December. This year, the Foundation visited 21 old-age homes and distributed more than 2 500 personalised gifts with each being handed directly to the resident by a volunteer.

“The team came bearing snacks, music and enough holiday cheer to turn any ordinary day into a party. Residents danced and laughed, even linking up for playful “trains” and, of course, the Macarena,” said Edgar

Moodley added that this visit was particularly special because of the time and interaction given by the volunteers, instead of just a quick drop-off.

Suzie Stone, Brian Stone and Lily Parker doing the can can.

Tafta CEO

Femada Shamam, the Tafta CEO, expressed her gratitude to the foundation’s commitment to caring for their elderly.

“This week brought a wave of kindness from the Robin Hood Foundation South Africa. Their blessings continue to rain down on our elders. The team welcomed them warmly, residents expressed heartfelt appreciation, and it was a beautiful exchange of generosity and joy. Thank you to the team and all who worked tirelessly to make the arrangements seamless,” said Shamam.

The Robin Hood Foundation’s actions remind us about the true spirit of the festive season, to spread love, cheer and care to all around us.

Gwen Gilbert and Hillary Wridgway strike a pose.

Tafta's Vincent Braithwaite performed love songs for his fellow residents at the home. — Tafta’s Vincent Braithwaite performed love songs for his fellow residents at the home.

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